as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
our crew comprised a captain, a navigator, and a few deckhands
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Recent Examples of navigator
Cason Wallace, who recorded two steals and a flurry of defensive activity, is an underrated screen navigator — which also allows Caruso to stay on Jokić as long as possible.
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Kelly Iko, New York Times, 19 May 2025
For example, the Coast Guard is in charge of placing aids — such as buoys or poles — to show navigators safe channels in the water.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American Statesman, 16 May 2025
This spring, the library system hired a program manager and three part-time digital navigators — who provide technical assistance with the internet — to hold office hours and teach skills classes in English and Spanish.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Hope navigators, who function as caseworkers, are supposed to use the helpline to direct Floridians to local churches and nonprofits.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Kelly Iko, New York Times, 19 May 2025
For example, the Coast Guard is in charge of placing aids — such as buoys or poles — to show navigators safe channels in the water.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American Statesman, 16 May 2025
This spring, the library system hired a program manager and three part-time digital navigators — who provide technical assistance with the internet — to hold office hours and teach skills classes in English and Spanish.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Hope navigators, who function as caseworkers, are supposed to use the helpline to direct Floridians to local churches and nonprofits.
—Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigator
Noun
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Both researchers and conservationists continue to emphasize the importance of protecting the endangered orca subpopulation while safeguarding sailors.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Visitors can see traditional sailor activities including furling sail, ropemaking, knot-tying and hauling lines aboard the historic Star of India ship.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The same spiny oyster will be used for bracelets, and there’s a Marine Link necklace inspired by the mariner link chain used to anchor ships.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Great Lakes mariners often work a 60-days-on, 30-days-off schedule.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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“Navigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigator. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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